"Employees in the AI sector are often expected to work 72-hour weeks on a '996' schedule, creating pressure to compete against startups and tech giants."
"The pressure to produce profit and market share is driving AI startups to adopt longer work hours, impacting the well-being of their workers."
"A significant amount of funding, totaling $104.3 billion, has been invested in AI this year, intensifying the competition among companies."
"The 996 schedule sacrifices work-life balance and may inadvertently exclude individuals, particularly women, from opportunities in tech fields."
The AI industry is under immense pressure to perform, leading many startups to adopt a '996' work schedule, which consists of 72 working hours per week. With a staggering $104.3 billion invested in AI within just six months, companies feel urgency to turn investment into profit amidst heavy competition. This demanding work routine can severely impact employees' health and well-being, as it eliminates work-life balance. Additionally, this schedule may deter certain demographic groups, particularly women, from entering the tech workforce due to caregiving responsibilities.
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